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In order to systematically explain observed phenomena, scientists use the Scientific Method. This allows for a possible explanation of observations (hypothesis) followed by controlled testing of that hypothesis (experimenting). If the hypothesis was wrong, then a new hypothesis can be constructed. Many wrong hypotheses have led to great discoveries!



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